Stuart87 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 If you were given a draw against Ireland right now, would you take it? Personally I would. I'm feeling very nervous about this one. I hope I'm wrong and we've performed very well so far but there's bound to be one game where we slip up. I reckon a draw in this one would put us in a great position with a better head to head with Ireland and the Germans and Poles still to come to Hampden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 It wouldn't be the worse result but this game can be won. And lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 No. Whilst there is no way that I would consider this match to be a "stick on", that would be two eminently winnable points gone a-begging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 No I think we have to go for it.beating Ireland will finish their challenge in the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeman Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Head says take a draw, heart says go for the win. Pessimistic, half empty soul says we'll likely lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Draw would not be the worst result, but we need to go for the win as I feel win in Dublin and we effectively guarantee ourselves 3rd place at the worst (draw and I can see this going to the last couple of games with 3 teams fighting over 2 spots) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 No I think we have to go for it.beating Ireland will finish their challenge in the group. I agree with that but they'll view a draw as a major blow to their chances so if we play it right we can hopefully take advantage of them going for the win. We'vs got to avoid going behind in the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Head says take a draw, heart says go for the win. Pessimistic, half empty soul says we'll likely lose. Well, that's all the bases covered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyHead Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 If you were given a draw against Ireland right now, would you take it? . Explain to me how that works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart87 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Explain to me how that works? It's hypothetical. We can't actually be guaranteed a point before the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeman Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Well, that's all the bases covered! Was too afraid to tempt fate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Head says take the draw but really believe we can win, nervous but in a good way. A way I've not felt about Scotland games for about 8 years. I see the BBC saying Hoolahan is a major doubt for the game, would be a big blow for them loosing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisEDI Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Head says take the draw but really believe we can win, nervous but in a good way. A way I've not felt about Scotland games for about 8 years. I see the BBC saying Hoolahan is a major doubt for the game, would be a big blow for them loosing him. he will be fine, norwich wanted him to pull out he said no, will need an operation later Edited June 3, 2015 by LewisEDI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Alec Neil should insist he gets the op now.:-》 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_B81 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 No, we need to win given that Poland are at home to Georgia and will go three/four points clear if we don't win. Add to that, Poland are at home to Gibraltar and we're away to Georgia (with both of us playing Germany over the same weekend) before the game in October so it's crucial we stay in touch with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I would take a draw right now if I am totally honest. Anything away from home is a bonus, I think this game far to close to call, our only advantage is our Manager's, other than that i believe both teams are equally Good/Average/Pish, delete where appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannannan Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 No. go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I would take a draw right now if I am totally honest. Anything away from home is a bonus, I think this game far to close to call, our only advantage is our Manager's, other than that i believe both teams are equally Good/Average/Pish, delete where appropriate. Settling for "anything" away from home is why we've not qualified for 18 years. Some folk need to get a reality check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 A draw does not harm our chances of qualifying too much but it is a dagger to the guts of Ireland's chances so yes I'd take a draw. I'd sooner we got the win though as that would really fire us into a strong position in the group. A loss would be a big blow to our hopes and we'd be about where Ireland are now (chances wise) hanging by a thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brant grebner Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I've get a bad cold so no smoking for me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radian_13 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 be ause Poland beat Germany i feel we are already on the back foot to them so we need to win in Dublin if we want to finnish in top 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_B81 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 be ause Poland beat Germany i feel we are already on the back foot to them so we need to win in Dublin if we want to finnish in top 2 Correct! We are potentially facing a scenario where we could be more than five points behind them by the time we play them at Hampden. They've got the weakest teams in the group at home and Germany away before then whilst we've got a potentially tricky trip to Georgia (under new management since Poland skelpt them in Tblisi) and Germany at home in addition to Dublin. We need to keep them within 3 points so that a victory at Hampden will see us overtake them and effectively qualify given that we're away to Gibraltar to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toll Bridge TA Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 As shown under Craig Levein many times playing for a draw doesn't work. You invite too much pressure from the opposition and 9 times out of 10 they will convert one of their chances. Keeping it tight at the back is obviously a must but even away from home you should always be looking to score goals and get the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo `81 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) No - I believe Scotland would lose a Play-off - We're not good in "Crunch" games - So therefore will have to be Top 2 to qualify -- For that to happen we, imo, need to win in Dublin Edited June 3, 2015 by Robbo `81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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